Wisconsin-Chiba Inc.

04/10/2026

Former Wisconsin-Chiba, Inc. board president George Tzougros has been recognized for his work as Director of the Wisconsin Arts Board and promotion of creativity as an essential component of eductation.

Sir Ken Robinson believed creativity belonged at the center of education, and that stills holds true today. In our new feature, gallery founder Susan McCalmont speaks to George Tzougros, Chair of the National Creativity Network, about continuing Ken’s vision and why creativity is essential

02/18/2026

A quick visit with Chiba Wisconsin Association members while passing through Chiba.
Thank you to Saso-san and Ogawa-san for making time to meet me for coffee.

01/06/2026

https://madison.com/news/state-regional/business/article_d0300a67-c8e5-4820-90ef-b651be64c77c.html?utm_source=madison.com&utm_campaign=special-alerts&utm_medium=cio&lctg=ddf30706be04df820b&tn_email_eh1=37ee23714a222dcbb6bce123eaf37c785883e168f29a4fb55be1c17afec3b7c6

Japan is already the leading foreign investor in the U,S, and that will grow in the wake of a 2025 trade agreement.

01/04/2026

明けましておめでとう御座います！
Happy New Year to all our friends and supporters of the Wisconsin-Chiba sister state relationship.
We are looking forward to hosting a delegation in October.

11/23/2025

https://www.milwaukeeindependent.com/photos/growing-cultural-ties-japan-wisconsin-highlighted-milwaukees-holiday-folk-fair-2025/

At Milwaukee’s long-running Holiday Folk Fair International, a three-day festival built on celebrating the cultural traditions of communities from around the world, Japan’s presence this year carried a deeper diplomatic message.

11/22/2025

It was my great pleasure to meet with Consul-General Mizobuchi today and represent the Wisconsin-Chiba sister state relationship.

11/11/2025

Wisconsin-Chiba Inc. board members met with our counterparts in the Chiba-Wisconsin Association during a recent visit to Chiba, Japan and reaffirmed our commitment to the sister state exchange.